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Instructional Designer jobs in Raleigh, NC
Instructional designers turn subject-matter expertise into courses and training programs, applying learning science to design materials, assessments, and e-learning experiences.
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About Us Larson Design Group (LDG) is an award-winning, employee-owned Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting Firm. Guided by our core values, we’re expanding our team, opening new offices, and adding new offerings to…
help shape it. If you're ready to help define what comes next, we'd love to meet you. About the Position: As a Senior Level Designer, you will play a key role in bringing game worlds to life through both gameplay design…
creative minds to help shape it. If you're ready to help define what comes next, we'd love to meet you. Position Summary: As a NPC Designer, you'll be hands-on in designing and implementing the moment-to-moment gameplay…
help shape it. If you're ready to help define what comes next, we'd love to meet you. Position Summary: AGBO is looking for a Combat Designer to be hands-on in designing and implementing the moment-to-moment gameplay tha…
Fidus is a global high-tech design firm headquartered in Ottawa, with additional design centres in Kitchener-Waterloo and San Jose. We specialize in leading-edge electronic product development, with hardware, embedded so…
About Us At Larson Design Group (LDG), we’re more than an award-winning Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting firm; we’re a team of passionate professionals united by a bold purpose: creatively shaping our world. Fro…
SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER Senior Interior Designer – Raleigh, NC Method Studio is growing, and we're looking for great people to join our talented team. We're seeking a Senior Interior Designer who is passionate about cre…
All American is an award winning service provider of both domestic and international household and commercial relocation services. We have facilities in Raleigh, and Charlotte North Carolina. Our global network specializ…
Exciting Opportunity: Fire Sprinkler Designer Our client, a respected leader in fire protection and life safety solutions, is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer to join their team. This is a fantastic opportu…
experienced, passionate educator to join our team as a Math Curriculum Designer and help shape our growing suite of K–12 math assessments.... ...to detail ~ Experience in curriculum development and instructional design i…
experienced, passionate educator to join our team as an Associate Curriculum Designer and help shape our exceptional K–8 content. As an Associate Curriculum Designer for the Print & Instruction team, you’ll coordinate th…
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What instructional designers earn in Raleigh
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$33 | $54k–$69k |
| Mid level | $32–$42 | $67k–$87k |
| Senior | $40–$52 | $84k–$109k |
Adjusted for the Raleigh market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Learning objectives and assessmentCurriculum design (ADDIE, SAM)E-learning authoring (Storyline, Rise)LMS administrationSME collaborationVisual and UX sensibilityWriting and editingProject managementLearning analytics
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through your design process for a new course, start to finish.
Ground it in a real project: needs analysis, objectives, design decisions, build, and evaluation. Name your model but do not hide behind it.
How do you work with a subject-matter expert who wants to include everything?
Show diplomacy plus method: return to the objectives, ask what learners must do afterward, and move nice-to-know content to references.
How do you measure whether your training actually worked?
Go beyond completion rates: assessment performance, behavior change, or business metrics. A Kirkpatrick-style example with real numbers is strong.
What authoring tools do you use, and can you show samples?
Name your stack, such as Storyline, Rise, Camtasia, or Figma, and have a portfolio ready. Expect to explain design choices in one sample.
Tell me about a project where the timeline or scope collapsed. What did you do?
Show prioritization: protecting the core learning outcome, cutting polish before substance, and communicating tradeoffs early.
How do you design for accessibility?
Mention concrete practices: captions, alt text, color contrast, keyboard navigation, and WCAG or Section 508 familiarity. Specifics beat intentions.
How are you thinking about AI tools in your design workflow?
Show pragmatism: where AI speeds drafting or asset creation, and where human judgment on accuracy and pedagogy stays essential.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For instructional designers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Link to a portfolio with two or three course samples and briefly note your role and the measured result for each.
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Name your tool stack explicitly: Articulate Storyline, Rise, Captivate, Camtasia, and the LMS platforms you have administered.
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Quantify scale and outcomes: courses shipped, learners served, completion or assessment gains, or reduced training time.
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Show your process literacy by naming models (ADDIE, SAM, backward design) in context of real projects, not as buzzwords.
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Include relevant credentials such as an instructional design masters, ATD certification, or CPTD where you have them.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Instructional Design Assistant
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Instructional Designer
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Senior Instructional Designer
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Learning Experience Manager
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Director of Learning & Development
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